Paint applicator



Jan. 20, 1953 R. E. GRUBBS PAINT APPLICATOR Filed Nov. 2s, 194s Inventor Ralph E. Grubbs Patented Jan. 20, 1953 UNITED STATES PAT-ENT oFFlca RaIphIEGrubbs, Kansas City,

AApplication November 23, 1349,'.Serial Nol-,129,057 '1v clairs. (ci. 15-1so) 'Ihe present invention relates to new and useful improvements in paint applicators for applying paint to work which is difficult to reach with an ordinary paint brush, such as the cross bars of windows, the inside and outside edges of window sash, French doors, screen doors, base shoes, or various types of molding or edge work which are diicult to paint without spreading the paint onto adjacent surfaces.

An important object of the present invention is to provide a channel-shaped paint applicator by means of which the type of work referred to above may be easily, quickly and cleanly painted.

Another object is to provide a reversible handle for the channel-shaped applicator whereby the handle may be swung into a position at either end of the applicator.

A still further object is to provide a novel dispenser for supplying paint to the channel shaped applicator.

A still further object is to provide a device of this character of simple and practical construction, which is efficient and reliable in use, relatively inexpensive to manufacture, and otherwise well adapted for the purposes for which the same is intended.

Other objects and advantages reside in the details of construction and operation as more fully hereinafter described and claimed, reference being had to the accompanying drawings forming part hereof, wherein like numerals refer to like parts throughout, and in which:

Figure l is a perspective view of the applicator;

Figure 2 is a transverse sectional View taken on a line 2--2 of Figure 1;

Figures 3 and 4 are transverse sectional views of modied applicators for use with different types of work;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of the paint dispenser for use with the applicator; and

Figure 6 is a transverse sectional view taken on the line 6 6 of Figure 5.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, wherein, for the purpose of illustration, I have disclosed a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 designates the applicator generally and comprises a channel-shaped back 6 of metal or other suitable material flaring in cross-section and having tongues 'I struck inwardly from the sides thereof and inserted through a brush lining 8 positioned on the inside of the back 6 for securing the brush in position therein.

The brush lining 8 may be constructed of suitable material, such as a fabric back 9 having a nap or bristles I0 suitably secured thereto.

A handle I I constructed of a rigid metal rod is pivoted at one end to the central portion of the back of channel member 6 by means of a bracket I2 for swinging the handle toward either end of the applicator and clips I 3 are suitably secured to the back of channel member G adjacent each end thereof for selectively holding the handle II in a position with its outer end projecting outwardly beyond either end of the applicator.

The ends of the back 6 of the applicator may be inclined, as shown at I4, or otherwise shaped to conform to the construction of the work at the ends thereof to enable the applicator to work closely at the ends of the work. The handle I i is bent to incline outwardly and upwardly of the back when swung to project beyond one end of the back, and to incline outwardly and downwardly of the back when swung to project beyond the other end of said back, whereby to facilitate handling the back when applying paint to different kinds of work.

In Figures 3 and 4 of the drawing, I have illustrated transverse sectional views of applicators I5 and I 6 for use with work of different shapes.

In order to supply the lining 8 of the applicator with paint, I provide a tank I1 having an open top and including a paint holding chamber I8 in which a wheel I9 is journaled on a rod or shaft 20 sup-ported transversely of the chamber and with the lower edge of the wheel immersed in paint contained in chamber I8.

The wheel I9 may be constructed of rubber or other suitable material and bevelled at its edge as shown at 2l. The upper edge of the wheel projects upwardly abovethe tank I'I to project upwardly into the applicator 5 when the latter is placed on the wheel, and by moving the applicator forwardly and backwardly on the wheel, the lining 8 ofthe applicator will be supplied with paint from the'wheel.

A chamber 22 may also be provided at one side of tank I'I for holding additional applicator brushes or linings 8.

In the use of the invention, the applicator is supplied with paint from the wheel 9 of the paint dispenser and the applicator then moved along the work to apply the paint thereto.

The handle Il may be easily swung from one end of the applicator to the other to prevent interference with the free movement of the applicator by the handle.

In view of the foregoing description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, it is believed that a clear understanding of the device will be quite apparent to those skilled in this 3 art. A more detailed description is accordingly deemed unnecessary.

It is to be understood, however, that even though there is herein shown and described a preferred embodiment of the invention, the same is susceptible to certain changes fully comprehended by the spirit of the invention as herein described and within the scope of the appended claim.

Having described the claimed as new is:

A paint applicator comprising a channelshaped back, a paint applying lining in the back, a handle pivoted to the rear of the back and swingable toward opposite ends thereof to project beyond the same, and means carried by the back holding the handle in either position, said handle being bent to incline outwardly and upwardly from the back when swung to project beyond one end of the back, and inclining outwardly and invention, what is 4 downwardly from the back when swung to project beyond the other end of said back.

RALPH E. GRUBBS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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